Midlothian · Scotland
Bath & shower resealing (mastic) in Polton, Midlothian
Bath, shower and sink resealing with new mould-resistant silicone in Polton, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Black spots in the silicone
- Silicone smeared on tiles
- Sealant that is split or lifting
What we’re called out for in Polton
Black mould is the most common reason people reseal. It grows into the silicone, so cleaning cannot get it all out.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Damp near the bath
- Missing sealant behind the taps
- Black mould in the sealant
- Silicone smeared on tiles
Questions to ask before booking
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- If travel is included in the price
- How the room is protected while they work
About our bath resealing in Polton
Baths, trays, basins and kitchen worktops all get resealed, with mould-resistant sanitary silicone. A typical reseal takes a couple of hours, plus curing time. We are frequently asked to fix unsealed corners and silicone coming away from the tiles, across shower trays & enclosures, basins & vanity units and baths.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Polton (EH18, EH19, EH24)
- Area hub
- Midlothian
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for around two hours. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- The old silicone is cut out completely.
- Residue is removed and the joint cleaned.
- We treat mould and dry the joint thoroughly.
- The bath is filled with water, or weight put on the tray.
- We apply fresh mould-resistant silicone and tool a neat bead.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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Where we work around Polton
Polton is about 1 mile west of Bonnyrigg, in Midlothian. Wherever you are in the EH18 postcode area, we come to you. Polton is one of 33 towns and villages in Midlothian we cover. We work right across the region, from Polton to Edinburgh (about 6 miles away).
Jobs in EH18, EH19 and EH24 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Gordon Avenue, De Quincey Road and St Annes Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Polton, we cover Rosewell (1 mile south), Bonnyrigg (1 mile east), Loanhead (1 mile north-west), Lasswade (1 mile north-east) and Roslin (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Dalkeith (3 miles north-east), Penicuik (4 miles south-west), Gorebridge (4 miles south-east), Newtongrange (3 miles east), Mayfield (4 miles east) and Shawfair (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Polton
We visit homes around St Leaonard's Episcopal Church, Lasswade High School Centre and Public Library. For rail, the closest station is Eskbank station, about 2.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Hawthornden Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Midlothian Community Hospital (1.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Woodhouselee Hill and Edgelaw Reservoir.
What else we do in Polton
How to care for the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Reseal at the first sign of lifting
- Keep bottles off the joints
- Let steam out after showers
- Clean the sealant gently and regularly
Avoid scraping the joints, and do not stand bottles on the seal.
Reseal before water gets in. Split or lifting sealant is a sign it’s time.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
When we’d advise against a repair
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Gaps too big for silicone alone
- Rotten walls or floors behind the bath
- A bath or tray that moves, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Shower trays & enclosures
- Baths
- Kitchen worktops & sinks
- Basins & vanity units
- Wet rooms
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Sinks and worktops
We reseal basins, vanity tops and kitchen worktops, with the joint fully dried first.
Shower trays
We put weight on a tray before sealing it, so the joint is at its widest.
FAQs for Polton
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK, and that includes Polton. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Can you reseal over the old silicone?
Never over old. The old sealant is cut out and the joint cleaned and dried.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
How long does resealing take?
Most reseals take about two hours. Leave it to cure before use.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Prices and what affects them
Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Access to the area
- The material
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
